The Coronado varsity basketball team (Henderson, NV) will play a home conference game against Spring Valley (Las Vegas, NV) today at 6:30 PM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Spring Valley vs Coronado
• Date & Time: Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM
• Live stream: Watch Here

Spring Valley vs. Coronado: A Tale of Two Basketball Teams

The 2024-2025 basketball season has been full of ups and downs for both Spring Valley and Coronado. The two schools have experienced contrasting journeys in the league, but their stories share moments of competitive intrigue and promise. Here’s a breakdown of the two teams’ performances, stats, and head-to-head comparisons as they approach the rest of the season.

Team Records and Rankings: A Snapshot

• Spring Valley (24-25):
  • Record: 11-7 overall, 1-4 in league play
  • Win %: .611
  • Points For (PF): 1,142
  • Points Against (PA): 1,014
  • League: Spring Valley has struggled in league competition, with a 1-4 record, but has been strong overall with a .611 win percentage.
• Coronado (24-25):
  • Record: 7-10 overall, 5-1 in league play
  • Win %: .412
  • Points For (PF): 1,072
  • Points Against (PA): 1,148
  • League: Coronado has been a dominant force in their league, boasting a 5-1 record, but their overall record shows inconsistency with a .412 win percentage.

Team Scoring Averages: Close Call

While both teams are averaging similar final scores, Spring Valley has a slight edge in their overall scoring:

• Spring Valley: 63.4 points per game
  • Scoring Breakdown: Q1 (13.7), Q2 (15.1), Q3 (17.3), Q4 (11.6)
• Coronado: 63.1 points per game
  • Scoring Breakdown: Q1 (18.4), Q2 (9.8), Q3 (17.4), Q4 (17.2)

While Coronado starts strong in the first quarter, Spring Valley tends to pull ahead later, particularly in the third quarter. Both teams finish strong, with Coronado’s fourth-quarter average matching their impressive first-quarter start.

Key Player Stats

• Spring Valley:
  • Kevan Wilkins: 27.0 points per game
  • Nasir Greene: 10.0 rebounds per game
  • James Carson: 4.0 assists per game
  • Angelo Imperial: 5.0 steals per game
  • Nasir Greene: 1.0 blocks per game
• Coronado:
  • Coronado’s leaders have not been detailed in the data, but they continue to play a balanced team game with contributions from multiple players across the court.

Common Opponents

One of the most telling aspects of these two teams’ seasons is their shared opponents:

• Spring Valley: 1-5 against common opponents
• Coronado: 5-1 against the same set of teams

Despite Spring Valley struggling against common competition, Coronado has found more success, showing their ability to step up in key matchups. Notably, Coronado managed a win over Bishop Gorman, while Spring Valley suffered a loss. Their results against teams like Durango, Las Vegas, and Desert Pines further highlight the differences in their performances.

Home vs. Away Performance

• Spring Valley: A more balanced performance at home (3-4) and on the road (3-1), with a slight edge in neutral-site games (5-2).
• Coronado: Has been dominant at home (6-2), but has struggled on the road (0-1) and in neutral settings (1-7). Their league success has largely been buoyed by their home court advantage.

Upcoming Schedule

Both teams have some challenging matchups ahead, and they will need to focus on consistency and maximizing their strengths:

• Spring Valley: Will need to address their league struggles and capitalize on upcoming home games, including a critical contest against Arbor View on January 24.
• Coronado: Must continue their league dominance to ensure a strong finish, especially in the face of tough away games, including upcoming contests against Desert Pines and Liberty.

Conclusion

Both Spring Valley and Coronado have distinct advantages and challenges in their respective seasons. While Spring Valley has been the more consistent overall performer, Coronado’s league dominance and ability to win crucial matchups against tough opponents make them a team to watch. The remainder of the season will likely come down to how both teams perform in their head-to-head matchups, including their final encounters with common opponents. The battle for the league title is far from over, and these two teams could yet emerge as major contenders.